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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 9 March 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Driving Tests: Vacancies

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many referrals to DVSA Driving Examiner roles have been made via Jobcentre Plus under the pilot scheme in each of the six priority locations; how many of those referrals have resulted in (i) attendance at a one day assessment centre and (ii) appointment to a role; what performance indicators have been set to assess the success of the pilot; and when the Department expects to decide whether to expand the scheme to additional locations.

Answer

We are currently in the process of making referrals for these roles. Each location has the capacity to have 16 customers referred. Assessments will take place on 16 March (Slough & Southampton), 17 March (Tottenham & Bletchley) and 19 March (Bedford & Bromley).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117909
Session
2024-26
Related items
Driving Tests: Vacancies
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Jobcentres Driving tests Vacancies
Link
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